AIBU to be ecstatic that DS is starting school in September

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DS is early autumn born so over 4.5 already and so ready for school. He's always been a difficult child and I also have DS2 at home with a small gap. Their favourite activity is fighting.

All my friends are crying and upset about their little ones starting school this year but I CANT FUCKING WAIT! I don't know anyone else who has publicly expressed this view...

Is there something wrong with me? Am I a cold heartless bitch?
I might shed a tear at him looking cute in his uniform but I am excited for him (he will love it) and excited for myself.

I never missed my boys when they went to school. They had a ball, I had 6 hours peace - win win all round.

I was delighted when my daughter started school. She's very boisterous and having her underfoot al day is hard work. The 6 weeks of summer hols feels like a long old slog!

I cannot WAIT!!!

I also have two who love nothing more than a good fight. It’s exhausting.

DD is September born so almost 5 and she’s so ready. I also have friends who are a bit wobbly about their ‘little ones’ starting school.

What really puts the icing on the cake for me is that DD2 starts preschool the same week so I’m going to be child-free 5 days a week, 9am-12pm. I could weep with relief!

Dd2 is 5 in September, so bored with nursery and can't wait for school! Me neither!

This was me a couple of years ago with my September born child! I was completely agog at all the wimpering mothers on the first day, thinking 'Christ, I must be cold?'
It doesn't get much better either, as apparently I'm the only one able to sit through the nativity without becoming some sort of snivelling snot factory.

YADNBU!

DD is a June baby and started last year. DS is a July baby and starting this year. I don't think he's quite as ready as DD was, academically, but he's had two years in preschool so knows what school is about. He's also gone to and fro from DD's school for a year, so knows the drill there too (it helped him settle into preschool, and I think it will help him this September too).

It's DH it affects most, however, as he's a SAHD. I think he'll feel a bit lost for a while. I'm sure I can find stuff to fill his time though! 😂😂

Its another milestone for them - children need the stimulation of school. I couldn’t wait either ( esp ds2)
Nothing wrong with being honest but beware the parents who will say ‘ I’m going to miss them , I don’t want them to go ‘ etc etc!

Nope, you aren't alone OP. I cannot wait for DS (4) to start in September. He loves Nursery, gets bored too quickly at home with us, he has made loads of friends who are going up to reception with him... it's going to be fantastic for him. Plus I work several 13 hr shifts a week and will be saving a fortune in childcare, and on my days off I will have the time and peace to concentrate on my diploma at long last!

AND (probably get flamed for this) I'm not a big fan of little children. The older they get, the better they are to me (do t lien the newborn/baby/toddler stage AT ALL) and so full time school helps that growth and development immensely. Finally I get a bit of my life back to myself and DS gets to spend all day with his mates. It's a win-win!

I also have a DD who starts 6th form in September too, so it's nice they're going into the next stages of their education together in a way.

I will be proud of DS marching off to school, but crying? Nope

I can't wait for my DD1 (4) to start reception in September either, she's ready for the next challenge. She's met her teacher Monday and is so excited now